This position is responsible for safe operation of Nature's Bakery manufacturing machines.

Responsible for set up and pre-running of the equipment to ensure proper production startup.

Control of line speeds batch formula production rates starting and stopping equipment and overall product cleanliness and safety. Extruder Operators work on strict timelines to ensure the freshest product possible while adhering to all Food Safety and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). Responsible for various quality checks.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Ensures a safe work environment for team by demonstrating and enforcing safe behavior. o Contributes to our safety culture by displaying a positive, safety first behavior

Follows all safety practices/procedures

Reports safety hazards and/or incidents in a timely manner

Always wears required personal protective equipment (PPE)

Follows proper lockout tag out (LOTO) procedures

Encourages co-workers to work safely and follow safety procedures

Successfully adheres to assigned aspects of the operations of the equipment.

Use tools and environment to ensure quality requirements are being met.

Adhere to daily plans to achieve finished goods schedule.

Operates the extruders to meet established targets.

Minimize down time and scrap.

Completes autonomous maintenance as required.

Performs change over to meet established targets

Maximizes line capabilities to meet established targets.

Organizes work to maximize productivity.

Accomplishes Daily Plan.

Follows through with tasks completely and in a timely manner.

Is reliable reports for work according to schedule

Plans to set up next shift for success.

Creates a positive work environment for teammates.

Assumes responsibility for own personal development and continuous learning.

Keeps abreast on new technology, methods and regulations related to responsibilities

Lives by the Nature's Bakery, LLC values

Education and/or Experience: A high school diploma or its equivalent is preferred. Complete working knowledge of the manufacturing process, typically resulting from a minimum of one-year experience in related jobs is acceptable, but not necessary

Certifications/Licenses: N/A

Core Competencies

(Abilities required of all positions)

Ability to identify key issues and relationships based on information being communicated by a variety of resources

Making decisions based on logical assumptions combined with information while keeping the organizational values and goals in mind

Enduring energy and engagement in the Nature's Bakery, LLC culture

Collaboration

Working and communicating appropriately and effectively across roles and departments

Understanding and working towards the long-term goals of Nature's Bakery, LLC as a unified force

Ability to use, understand, and learn from unreserved, honest conversations with other individuals, while still respecting all those involved in the dialogue

Open, forthright communication that stimulates debate and new ideas amongst a group, as well as with yourself

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, and energized equipment. The noise level in the work environment varies depending on tasks.

Physical Demands

(Necessary to perform essential functions of job with or without an accommodation)

Climb ladders and bins

Maneuver in tight spaces

Ability to lift 50+ lbs. repetitively

Differentiate between colors

Work in extreme temperature conditions (hot or cold)

Required to stop, kneel, crouch, or crawl Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Nature's Bakery LLChttps://naturesbakery.aaimtrack.com

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